Are You There, Judy?

To have fun Judy Blume turning 80, a slew of celebs are gathering at Symphony Area to have fun the long-lasting writer.

Samantha Bee, Tavi Gevinson, “Troublesome Individuals” star Julie Kausner, “Glee” alum Jenna Ushkowitz and “The Every day Present” correspondent Hasan Minhaj will share tales and carry out alternatives from her beloved assortment in what’s being billed as an adults-only present on Feb four.

Blume informed Confidential that she’s excited for the birthday bash regardless that she doesn’t prefer to fly within the winter.

The authoer of such traditional youngsters books as “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” “Deenie,” and “Blubber” was typically the goal of censorship and bans, and says she doesn’t imagine in censoring youngsters’s studying.

“I make all the things accessible to whoever desires it,” she defined. “And I inform mother and father, ‘If one thing is in a guide, no matter who’s written it, makes your youngster uncomfortable, your youngster will put it down. In the event that they’re curious, they’ll ask a query.”